Lancaster, PA  ·  Open to Internships

AidanTaylor

Network & Cabling Technician  ·  IT Student

IT student at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology with a 3.9 GPA, focused on structured cabling and network infrastructure. I got into tech building PCs with my brother growing up — now I'm pulling Cat6, fusion splicing fiber, and racking out enterprise data closets. Strong communication skills from years in a client-facing professional environment.

Structured Cabling Cat6 Fiber Splicing Windows Server TCP/IP Systems Admin Desktop Support
Aidan Taylor
GPA 3.9 / 4.0
Technical Skills
Cabling & Physical
Structured Cabling Cat6 Fiber / Fusion Splicing Patch Panels Cable Management
Networking
TCP/IP & LAN Internetworking Telecom / WAN Desktop Support
Systems
Windows Server Systems Admin PC Hardware OS Administration
Education
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
A.A.S. — Computer & Network Systems Administration
Lancaster, PA  ·  Aug 2025 – May 2027 3.9 GPA
Lampeter-Strasburg High School
Diploma
West Lampeter, PA  ·  2019 – 2023
Coursework
TCP/IP & LAN OS Administration Telecom / WAN Windows Server PC Hardware Internetworking

Projects

Hands-on work & lab documentation
Church Network Infrastructure 2026

Worked alongside Professor McLaughlin to design and install a complete structured cabling system for a local church in Quarryville. Pulled Cat6 throughout the building for wireless APs and the A/V sound system.

Cat6Access PointsAV / SoundField Install
CNSA Lab — Data Closet Cable Management 2025–26

Managed and documented the structured cabling inside the CNSA program's data closet — patch panels, horizontal cable management, and organized rack layout across multiple cabinets.

Patch PanelsCable MgmtCat6Rack Layout
Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing 2025–26

Hands-on coursework using a fusion splicer to join single-mode fiber strands. Practiced proper cleaving, stripping, and splice loss verification alongside classmates in a controlled lab environment.

Fusion SplicingSingle-ModeFiber OpticLoss Testing
Windows 11 Unattended Install — Answer File 2026

Configured a fully automated Windows 11 deployment using WSIM. Built an answer file covering disk partitioning, Pass 1/4/7 configuration, local account setup, auto-logon, and CopyProfile via Sysprep.

WSIMAnswer FileWinPESysprepDeployment

Résumé

Aidan Taylor — 2026
Aidan Taylor
Network & Cabling Technician  ·  IT Student
Lancaster, PA ataylor1071@stevenscollege.edu 717-925-1221 linkedin.com/in/aidan-taylor-5a38aa385
Overview

IT student seeking internship or work experience in Computer Networking, with a focus on structured cabling and network infrastructure. Strong academic record (3.9 GPA) combined with real-world field installation experience.

Education
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Aug 2025 – May 2027
A.A.S., Computer & Network Systems Administration  ·  GPA: 3.9 / 4.0
Lampeter-Strasburg High School
2019 – 2023
Diploma  ·  West Lampeter, PA
Skills & Coursework
PC Hardware & Desktop Support TCP/IP & LAN Operating Systems Systems Administration Telecom Technologies / WAN Windows Server Structured Cabling (Cat6) Fiber / Fusion Splicing Internetworking Devices
Work Experience
Sales Associate — Polo Ralph Lauren
Aug 2022 – Present
Lancaster, PA
  • Built loyal clientele through consistent and professional customer engagement
  • Resolved complaints promptly and professionally in a fast-paced retail environment
Projects & Activities
  • Installed Cat6 network cabling for a local church in Quarryville alongside a professor and classmate (2026) — APs and A/V systems
  • Documented and managed structured cabling in the CNSA lab data closet — patch panels, cable management, rack layout
  • Fusion splicing coursework using single-mode fiber and industry-grade splicer equipment
  • Configured automated Windows 11 deployment via WSIM answer file — disk partitioning, OOBE, Sysprep/CopyProfile (2026)
  • Volunteer, Local Community Events (2025 – Present)

Contact

Let's connect
Available — Summer 2026 Internships
What I'm Looking For

I'm seeking an internship or entry-level position in structured cabling, network infrastructure, or IT support — ideally in the Lancaster or greater Pennsylvania area. I'm looking to work hands-on in the field alongside experienced technicians, and I'm open to any environment where I can keep building real skills.

Have a role, a project, or just want to talk tech? I'd love to hear from you.

Email
ataylor1071@stevenscollege.edu
Phone
717-925-1221
LinkedIn
Aidan Taylor
Windows 11 Unattended Install
CNSA 166  ·  Final Project  ·  Aidan Taylor  ·  Prof. McLaughlin  ·  Feb 2026
Scenario One — Creating the Answer File

Step 1 — Download & Open WSIM
Download Windows ADK for Windows 11. Open Windows System Image Manager (WSIM) as Administrator.

Step 2 — Select Windows Image
In the Windows Image pane, open a Windows 11 ISO. Navigate to the "sources" folder, select install.wim, choose "Windows 11 Pro."

Step 3 — Create New Answer File
File → New Answer File. Subfolders appear in the answer file pane.

Step 4 — Configure Pass 1 (WinPE)

Add amd64_Microsoft-Windows-International-Core_WinPe → Pass 1. Set language to "en-US."
Add DiskConfiguration → Pass 1. Set WillShowUI = OnError.
Add Disk → Pass 1. DiskID = 0, WillWipeDisk = true.
CreatePartition × 3: (1) EFI 100MB  (2) MSR 128MB  (3) Primary 102400MB
ModifyPartition × 2: (1) Fat32 / Label: System  (2) NTFS / Label: Windows / Letter: C
InstallTo → Pass 1: DiskID 0, PartitionID 3.
UserData + ProductKey → Pass 1: AcceptEula = true. Enter Windows 11 Pro product key.

Step 5 — Configure Pass 4 (Specialize)
Add Windows-Shell-Setup → Pass 4. Set ComputerName = *, TimeZone = Eastern Standard Time.

Step 6 — Configure Pass 7 (OOBE)

OOBE → Pass 7: HideEULAPage True, HideLocalAccountScreen True, HideOnlineAccountScreen True, HideWirelessSetupInOOBE True, ProtectYourPC 3.
LocalAccounts → Pass 7: DisplayName = Aidan, Group = Administrators, Name = Aidan. Set password.
AutoLogon → Pass 7: Enabled = True, LogonCount = 5, Username = Aidan. Enter matching password.

Step 7 — Validate & Save
Tools → Validate Answer File. No red symbols = success. Save as autounattend.xml.

Step 8 — Deploy
Copy autounattend.xml to root of bootable Windows 11 USB. Boot clean machine. Confirm: (1) login to local account, (2) primary partition ~100 GB in Disk Management.

Scenario Two — CopyProfile via Sysprep

Step 1 — Import into Schneegans
Copy autounattend.xml from USB. Open Schneegans Autounattend Generator in Chrome. Import the file.

Step 2 — Add CopyProfile
In "XML Markups," open "All Available Components," search "copyprofile," copy the XML. Paste into "Insert XML Markup." Select pass: Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup – Specialize. Download updated .xml.

Step 3 — Place in Sysprep Folder
Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep. Place new answer file there. Launch Sysprep → Generalize → Reboot.

Step 4 — Verify
Sign in with local account. Create new account via Computer Management. Sign into new account — confirm Chrome on desktop and answer file in Sysprep folder. Show instructor to complete.